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Department of Transportation

Aviation Safety Inspector (General Aviation Avionics)

Department of Transportation, El Segundo, California, United States, 90245


The incumbent is responsible for applying knowledge and experience of Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations for the development and implementation of standards, programs, and procedures for Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) field personnel and the public governing all matters to general aviation maintenance safety issues, air carriers, air operators, air agencies, airmen, designees, and the FAA.General Requirements for All 1825 Positions:Not more than two separate incidents involving Federal Aviation regulations violations in the last 5 yearsValid State driver's licenseFluency in the English languageNo chemical dependencies or drug abuse that could interfere with job performanceHigh School diploma or equivalentMedical Requirements for All Positions:Applicants must be physically able to perform the duties of the Aviation Safety Inspector position in a safe and efficient manner,

with or without a reasonable accommodation .

The minimum medical requirements include the following:Good distant vision in each eye and the ability to read, without strain, printed materials the size of typewritten characters (glasses and contact lenses permitted)Ability to hear the conversational voice (hearing aid permitted)No physical condition that would cause them to be a hazard to themselves or others that would interfere with their ability to fly as passengers in a variety of aircraftIn addition, applicants for positions that require participation in the operation of the aircraft must:Possess a valid second-class medical certificate in accordance with FAA regulationsPass recurrent medical examinations as prescribed by the FAAApplicants not requiring valid second-class medical certificates who are tentatively selected will be required to:Provide documentation from a board-certified physician certifying that they meet the minimal medical requirementsIndividuals who do not meet the minimum medical requirements but who are otherwise qualified will receive an individualized assessment to determine whether they can perform the essential functions of the positionWhen the predominant work involves

general aviation avionics , applicants for Aviation Safety Inspector (Airworthiness) positions must meet all of the following requirements:Aircraft avionics experience involving the maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of installed avionics systems on aircraftAircraft avionics work experience (which could include supervision or auditing) in a repair station; air carrier repair facility; military repair facility; or local, state, or Federal governmental agency within the last 3 yearsIn addition , applicants must demonstrate in their application that they possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the FV-H/FG-12 level.Specialized experience is:

Assisting, conducting or performing various technical functions related to certification, surveillance, investigation and compliance recommendation of avionics systems on FAR Part 135 air carriers/air operators.For Lateral Movements Between 1825 Specialties:To assist in determining qualification requirements, applicants transferring between specialties at the same grade level are strongly encouraged to complete the appropriate Qualifications Assessment Tool (QAT) check sheet and upload it along with their resume. Check sheets are contained in Order 3410.26, Flight Standards Service Air Carrier and General Aviation Qualifications Assessment Tool for AFS Aviation Safety Inspectors.The recency of specialized experience is waived for current FAA employees in the 1825 series.Applicants should include examples of specialized experience in their work history.Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered for the job.

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